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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
George Sessions

Jack Brown: England lived up to hype in ‘really special’ Copper Box opener

PA Wire

Jack Brown was pleased to blow off some cobwebs and live up to the hype on a “special” night at Copper Box Arena where favourites England started the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup with a 38-8 victory over Australia.

The wheelchair tournament began with a double-header at the Olympic Park venue on Thursday where 3,033 spectators were present across two matches to set a new record attendance for a wheelchair rugby league fixture.

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